Construction - Billboard Installer

About the role

Our Lamar office in Lenoir, North Carolina, is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Lenoir, NC, and surrounding areas. This job is action-packed, and we provide all the training and equipment to start your career in the outdoor advertising industry.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain billboards, including the installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the upkeep of billboard cosmetics.
• Work as part of an installation crew.
• Perform tasks such as removing and hanging flexes, vinyls, cutting and preparing materials for installation, changing light bulbs, painting structures, assembling structures and faces when required.
• Build and install extensions, cut and weed, conduct storm damage repairs, minor electrical repairs, and sweep/clean workshop area.
• Use power/manual tools, adhere to all safety regulations, attend safety meetings as required.
• Maintain operation vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Take completion photos for proof of performance.

Requirements

• Good communication skills, ability to speak and read English fluently.
• Willingness to work and get along well with others.
• Basic computer skills including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to comply with Lamar safety standards while performing work.
• Ability to work from ladders and to carry a ladder and/or other tools to the worksite from vehicle.
• Working knowledge of electrical skills and techniques, fabrication skills and techniques, reading technical documents, such as blueprints and diagrams.
• General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course required.
• Preferred certifications, depending on location need: CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD.
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground preferred.

Skills

• Mathematics skills, in relation to construction and operations tasks.
• Practical applications of mathematics.

Benefits

• Monday - Thursday 6a-4:30p work schedule.
• An hourly range of $18 - 20 / hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth.
• A comprehensive training program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential.
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account.
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage.
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program.
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.

Pay

• An hourly range of $18 - 20 / hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday 6a-4:30p work schedule.

Benefits

• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth.
• A comprehensive training program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential.
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account.
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage.
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program.
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.

What we are looking for in YOU

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to speak and read English fluently.
• Willingness to work and get along well with others.
• Basic computer skills including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to comply with Lamar safety standards while performing work.
• Ability to work from ladders and to carry a ladder and/or other tools to the worksite from vehicle.
• Working knowledge of electrical skills and techniques, fabrication skills and techniques, reading technical documents, such as blueprints and diagrams.
• General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.
• Skill in the practical applications of mathematics, in relation to construction and operations tasks.
• Ability to safely use construction equipment, in regards to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structures.
• Ability to climb heights and work at heights above ground safely.
• Ability to document installations, through photographs and written logs.

Education and experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course required.
• Preferred certifications, depending on location need: CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD.
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground preferred.

Who we are

Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. We provide ad space through: Billboards, Interstate logos, Handpainted murals, Transportation and airports, The largest network of digital billboards in the United States. We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally. We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. Please click here to learn more about Lamar's green initiatives.

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